horrible
gb/hˈɔɹəbəl/ us/hˈɔɹəbəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 8800
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
extremely unpleasant or very bad
Very, very bad or very unpleasant.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is horrible; a horrible [noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use "horrible" only for scary things. In modern English, it is very common for general negative opinions, similar to "terrible" or "awful". Also, learners may overuse "very horrible"; more natural options are "really horrible" or "absolutely horrible".
Visawe
terrible (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in both spoken and written English for general negative judgments.)
Vinyume
wonderful (Describes something extremely good or pleasant, the opposite of something horrible in this everyday sense.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
horrible smell
|horrible taste
|horrible weather
|horrible time
|horrible job
|horrible experience
Mada
daily_life
|opinions
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The food at that new restaurant was absolutely horrible.
- We had a horrible time at the airport because our flight was delayed for eight hours.
- That movie was horrible—the acting and the script were both awful.
- This coffee tastes horrible; I think something is wrong with the machine.
- The hotel room was in horrible condition when we arrived.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The weather was horrible all weekend.
- This soup is horrible, so I cannot eat it.
- They had a horrible day at work.
- His handwriting is horrible and hard to read.
- The party was horrible, and we left early.
adjective
B1
state
2
feeling very ill or very guilty
Feeling very sick or feeling very bad because you are sad or sorry about something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] feels horrible (about [something])
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes say "I am horrible" when they mean they feel ill or guilty. "I am horrible" usually describes your character (a bad person), not your temporary feeling. Use "I feel horrible" for health or emotion.
Visawe
awful (Can describe both physical sickness and strong emotional discomfort, like "horrible" in this sense; slightly softer in some contexts.)
Vinyume
great (In informal speech, "feel great" is a common opposite of "feel horrible" for both physical and emotional states.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
feel horrible
|feel horrible about
|felt horrible all day
|make [someone] feel horrible
Mada
health
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- I feel horrible today; I think I'm coming down with the flu.
- She felt horrible about forgetting her best friend's birthday.
- My stomach feels horrible after all that fast food.
- He looked horrible this morning and decided to stay home from work.
- I still feel horrible about what I said to you yesterday.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I feel horrible, so I am going to bed.
- She feels horrible about her mistake.
- He felt horrible after he shouted at his brother.
- My head hurts, and I feel horrible.
- They made me feel horrible with their unkind words.
adjective
B2
property
3
morally shocking and very bad
Very cruel or very wrong, so that people feel shocked and angry.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a horrible [crime/act/story]; horrible [conditions/treatment]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may use "horrible" too lightly in contexts that are very serious. In news or formal writing about serious events, stronger or more specific words like "violent", "cruel", or "inhuman" can sometimes be more precise.
Visawe
atrocious (Stronger and more formal; often used for extremely cruel or violent acts, especially in news or serious writing.)
Vinyume
admirable (Describes actions that are morally good and deserve respect, the opposite of morally horrible acts.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
horrible crime
|horrible violence
|horrible accident
|horrible cruelty
|horrible conditions
|horrible abuse
Mada
crime
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The dictator was responsible for horrible crimes against his own people.
- The refugees described the horrible conditions in the camp.
- It was a horrible act of violence that shocked the entire country.
- They suffered horrible abuse as children.
- The report detailed the horrible treatment of the workers at the factory.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The war caused many horrible crimes.
- He did a horrible thing and now he is in prison.
- Those animals lived in horrible conditions.
- Child abuse is a horrible problem in many places.
- The news showed a horrible story about corruption.
adjective
B2
property
4
causing fear, horror, or disgust
Very scary or very shocking to see, hear, or think about.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a horrible [monster/nightmare/scene]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simple dislike. Saying a "horrible monster" suggests something truly frightening, not just something you don't like. For mild dislike, words like "ugly" or "scary" may fit better.
Visawe
horrific (Often slightly more formal and used in news; focuses strongly on the horror or shock caused by an event or image.)
Vinyume
pleasant (Describes something that is nice and enjoyable, the opposite of something frightening or disgusting.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
horrible nightmare
|horrible monster
|horrible scene
|horrible injury
|horrible scream
Mada
emotions
|stories
|health
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She woke up shaking from a horrible nightmare.
- The film shows some horrible scenes of war.
- He was attacked by a horrible monster in the video game.
- There was a horrible scream from the house next door.
- The paramedics arrived to a horrible scene after the crash.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Last night I had a horrible dream.
- The story is about a horrible monster.
- They saw a horrible scene after the accident.
- The picture of the wound was horrible to see.
- We heard a horrible noise in the dark.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
horrible
IPA
GB/hˈɔɹəbəl/
US/hˈɔɹəbəl/
Silabi na mkazo
hor - rible (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (hor)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: horrible
Familia ya neno
Semi
a horrible feeling (that)
1/ə hˈɔɹəbəl fˈilɪŋ ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
strong sense something bad will happen
A strong, uncomfortable idea in your mind that something bad is happening or will happen.
Mifano
- I have a horrible feeling that we’re making a big mistake.
- She woke up with a horrible feeling that something was wrong.
feel horrible
1/fˈil hˈɔɹəbəl/
fixed phrase
to feel very sick or very bad
To feel very sick or to feel very bad emotionally.
Mifano
- I feel horrible, so I'm going to lie down.
- She felt horrible after eating too much dessert.
feel horrible about [something]
1/fˈil hˈɔɹəbəl əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
to feel very guilty or sorry
To feel very guilty or very sorry because of something you did or did not do.
Mifano
- I feel horrible about what I said to you.
- She still feels horrible about missing her friend's wedding.
look horrible
1/lˈʊk hˈɔɹəbəl/
fixed phrase
to appear very bad or unwell
To look very bad, very tired, or very sick.
Mifano
- You look horrible—are you getting enough sleep?
- He looked horrible after working all night.